World Cup, India vs Sri Lanka: Shreyas Iyer put on 'short' notice

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Shreyas Iyer was batting in the throwdown net, some distance away, towards the Vijay Merchant Stand

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Other members who attended Tuesday's training session were Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, and KL Rahul

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Some of them even batted and bowled in a game of mock cricket with the kids for UNICEF

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All three - Iyer, Surya, and Kishan - know they are battling for one spot once allrounder Hardik Pandya gets fit again

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Of the three, only Iyer has featured in all six games of India's so far unbeaten campaign with modest returns

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Kishan's left-handedness in a right-hand dominated top six could also work in his favour

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The Indian team is scheduled to play against Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on November 2nd

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Indian skipper Rohit Sharma will be a top choice for captaincy in fantasy XI prediction for India vs Sri Lanka Cricket World Cup 2023

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